Matcha cocktails made with matcha tea, matcha liqueur, and club soda work well with classic glazed donuts. Freshly made donut dough provides strong flavor, so pairing can rely on the donut rather than adding many ingredients. The grassy flavor of matcha balances donut sweetness and subtle vanilla notes, creating a satisfying bite that is not overly sugary. Pairing donuts and cocktails can be guided by matching complementary flavors. Sourcing the right matcha liqueur is important for achieving the desired balance. Similar flavor profiles can appear in matchatini-style drinks, which highlight vanilla undertones in donuts. Apple cider donuts with warm spice notes can pair with cozy, spiced drink flavors.
"Hayden shared that she tried a matcha cocktail while in Japan - made with matcha tea, matcha liqueur, and club soda - which she described as "the perfect brunch cocktail" and suggested pairing with a classic glazed donut. "You're going to get so much flavor from that freshly made donut dough that you don't really have to mess with a ton of ingredients. You can just let it speak for itself," she said. Although unconventional, the grassy flavor of the matcha will balance the sweetness and subtle vanilla notes of the donut, making for a tasty and not overly saccharine bite."
"The easiest way to pair donuts and cocktails is to think of their flavors and find opportunities for them to complement one another. In cookbook author Meredith Hayden's example, you get the earthy flavor of the matcha; however, in her words, "The key is sourcing the matcha liqueur." You can also find the same flavors in a matchatini - the espresso martini's earthy younger cousin - that will accentuate the vanilla undertones of the donut. Look for these contrasts in your potential pairings to create a balanced brunch treat."
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